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Flat Conversion approval rate in Gateshead

Gateshead approved 94.7% of flat conversion applications, based on 19 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

94.7%
flat conversion approval rate
19
Flat Conversion decisions
18
Approved
1
Refused
92.8%
Gateshead overall

Flat Conversion applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Gateshead average (92.8%).

How flat conversion compares in Gateshead

Flat Conversion (19 decided)
94.7%
Gateshead all applications (5,366 decided)
92.8%

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Other project types in Gateshead

Rear Extension (1,436 decided)
96.9%
Garage / Parking (1,132 decided)
93.3%
Side Extension (993 decided)
95.9%
Extension (General) (719 decided)
94.9%
85.1%
Dormer (341 decided)
89.4%
Front Extension (251 decided)
94.0%
New Build (208 decided)
88.0%
Wraparound Extension (192 decided)
96.9%
Outbuilding (187 decided)
90.9%
Conservatory (158 decided)
96.8%
Loft Conversion (132 decided)
92.4%
Annex (35 decided)
91.4%
Basement (34 decided)
91.2%
HMO (21 decided)
85.7%
88.2%
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